Why These Parents Decided To Take One Kid on Vacation and Leave the Other Home
Parents with multiple kids have likely asked themselves this question too many times: how do I give each child quality one-on-one time? It can sometimes feel impossible.
Different ages, behaviors, and abilities may mean one kid requires more than the other, at least at some point. Guilt can set in and so can fears that one child isn't getting enough attention.
One couple found a solution that worked for them. They took their infant on vacation while leaving their 2-year-old at home with family.
'You leave your first baby at home to take your second baby on their first holiday where it can be all about them and not their big sibling,' the mom, Georgia Brown, shares in a viral TikTok video that shows her and her partner enjoying drinks outdoors with the baby in tow.
In the caption she explains that she was initially unsure of the idea but ultimately is glad they decided to go through with it. 'It was so amazing to make those 1-on-1 memories with our second,' she says.
It seems sweet, right? Not according to many commenters who bashed the parents for their decision.
'What a horrible idea! Can't imagine anything worst! [sic] Memories are to be made as a family,' writes one person.
Another says, 'I would never take one without the other.'
The negativity went on. Although some commenters were on this mom's side. 'Both kids deserve 1 on 1 time,' shares one commenter in part.
'After having kids, I totally understand to give the same respect to all children,' another shares. 'I think this is pretty thoughtful.'
Not that a family's decision like this needs to be explained to others, but the couple told U.K. based publication What's the Jam that they had taken their first on a trip to Italy when he was a baby and they wanted to give their second a similar experience.
They also explain the realities of having a toddler, including constantly needing to chase after them. That takes away attention from their baby. Plus, the trip allowed the dad to bond more with the infant who has been more attached to mom because of their nursing schedule.
The parents' decision also doesn't mean there won't be family vacations all together. As the mom shares in the comments, the family went away together three weeks after.
No one wants to be left out, but quality one-on-one time with each kid is important for their development and well-being. So enjoying an activity (or a trip) with each kid separately can be beneficial.
And that's the case even if your child won't remember it. A constant theme in the comments was the fact that the baby is too young to retain this memory. That's due to childhood amnesia, or the inability for adults to remember much from the first few years of life.
But parents should still engage in special experiences with their kids. It helps with connection but also encourages kids to pick up important skills. As Rachael Elward, PhD, an expert in the cognitive neuroscience of memory, previously told Parents, "Sharing experiences is important for bonding and helps your child learn about the world around them. While they might not remember a specific visit to the zoo, they will remember things like what a zoo is and the names of the animals."
Bottom line: if a separate vacation is your idea of bonding with one of your kids, don't feel bad about it. As the TikTok mom said when responding to a commenter: 'Everyone is entitled to their own way of parenting.'
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She delivers a moving monologue about how jarring it is to see Asta in this position of needing help. She urges Asta to take care of herself now. D'arcy also has a series of epiphanies, starting with that she uses humor to avoid feeling those hard feelings. Wetterlund absolutely nails these kinds of emotional scenes. RELATED: Revival : Check Out 9 First-Look Photos From Melanie Scrofano-Led Series Mike and Harry find Liv and Robert. Unfortunately, the Mantid's eggs are hatching. Harry and John start stomping on the alien babies as they scurry across the floor. However, it's Peter Bach's (Terry O'Quinn) flamethrower that truly does the trick. He burns the sac to ashes and destroys all the little Mantid critters. Huzzah! Even better, he reunites with his son. Lena isn't even fazed by the robot man. She's seen and learned so much today. Later, Harry gives Asta a transfusion at the clinic, offering his blood to counteract the effects of the Mantid's poison. 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Kate adds that using the alien tracking taser was quite exhilarating. She's tired of being afraid. She would like to live life sans fear. Finally, Asta wakes up. Harry's transfusion was a success, and she's feeling much better. She tells D'arcy that she heard everything D'arcy said to her. Asta could see everything, too. The past, the present — she was everything, everywhere, all at once. RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Tunnel Vision' Season 4 Episode 9 — Pictured: Judah Prehn as Max Hawthorne — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) Parting Ways and Moving Forward After this, Mike and Liv chat with Peter and Robert. As it turns out, Peter turned on his tracker so the 'government people' could find him and lead him to Robert. In return, he'll help them out from time to time. Peter and Robert part ways with our duo. Liv embraces Peter, thanking him for everything. RELATED: Read our Resident Alien recaps Liv tells Mike and Lena that she never wants to hear the word 'alien' again after her experience with the Mantid. This is a new color for our Liv, but she's been through alien hell. Elsewhere, Harry and Asta eat at the diner. Asta is ravenous. She asks Harry for his pie, which he refuses to part with. Asta's brush with death has given her a new lease on life. She wants to be adventurous. To truly live life. So, she's leaving Patience. Harry reassures her that he's okay with this. Why? Because he's leaving, too. Harry feels his time here is done. He wants to be with Heather. That night, Asta sleeps in her bed. Suddenly, she wakes up and whispers, 'They're here.' Uh-oh. That can't be good. The Resident Alien series finale (sob) premieres on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10 pm ET on Syfy and USA Network. Syfy Renews THE ARK for Season 3 Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. 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